MQM has coordinated 4 brilliant bands of artists under its
management in one showcase for Canadian Music Week's Festival. The
evening also features MC Dave Blezard from Z103.5 and DJ Miss Barbra
Fisch from "Satan Takes A Holiday" CKLN 88.1 FM.

Metal Queen Management - Canadian Music Week Festival (CMW) Showcase

Saturday March 4, 2006 @ The Vatikan, 1032 Queen Street West, Toronto

12:00 pm CRYPTOPSY (Century Media) Montreal, Quebec
http://www.cryptopsy.net

11:00 pm PENETRATOR (Sonic Age Records) Toronto, Ontario
http://www.penetratorpower.com

10:00 pm SHATTERPOINT (Power Play Records) Brampton, Ontario
http://www.shatterpoint.net

9:00 pm WARMACHINE (Nightmare Records) Toronto, Ontario
http://www.warmachineonline.com

$15 Ticket available in advance. Details to be posted in January at
http://www.cmw.net


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SHATTERPOINT (Power Play Records)
http://www.shatterpoint.net
http://www.powerplayrecords.com

Power Play Records announces the signing of Brampton, Ontario,
Canada recording artist SHATTERPOINT.

New York independent metal record label, Power Play Records, is
proud to announce the official signing of SHATTERPOINT to a
recording deal.

SHATTERPOINT is an aggressive four-piece heavy thrash metal act
currently residing in the Toronto, Canada area. The band has
established itself as a dominant force in the Toronto metal scene
and has played with such heavy hitters as Amon Amarth and Behemoth.
SHATTERPOINT consistently draw hordes of ravenous metal fans to
their live shows, eager to hear the band's intense and bruising
brand of high octane thrash metal.

Fans will be psyched to learn that SHATTERPOINT is putting the final
touches on their forthcoming full length album, "Dead Precedence"
with producer Greg Dawson, which is slated for worldwide release in
early 2006.
The band features Shane Drake on lead vocals and rhythm guitars,
Greg Wright on lead guitars, Chris Zeeman on bass, and Jeremy Baxter
on drums.

SHATTERPOINT will perform live at METAL QUEEN MANAGEMENT'S CANADIAN
MUSIC WEEK FESTIVAL SHOWCASE on Saturday, March 4, 2006. Details to
be posted in January at http://www.cmw.net

More News to be posted here:
http://www.powerplayrecords.net/Shatterpoint_news_page.htm

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CRYPTOPSY
http://www.cryptopsy.net

European Tour Dates Announced, as follows:

31.01.06 Warsaw, POL @ Proxima
01.02.06 Berlin, GER @ K-17
02.02.06 Hannover, GER @ MusikZentrum
03.02.06 Grogingen, HOL @ Vera
04.02.06 Katwijk ann Zee, HOL @ Scum
06.02.06 Weert, HOL @ Bosuil
06.02.06 Tourcoing n/Lille, FR @ Le Grand Mix
07.02.06 Manchester, UK @ Jilly's Rockworld
08.02.06 Dublin, IRE @ Soundhaus
09.02.06 Glasgow, SCO @ Temple Music Bar
10.02.06 London, UK @ Camden Underworld
11.02.06 Antwerpen, BEL @ Hof Ter Lo
12.02.06 Paris, FR @ La Locomotive
13.02.06 Toulouse, FR @ Le Ramiere
14.02.06 Madrid, SP @ Sala Heineken Arena
15.02.06 Barcelona, SP @ Mephisto
16.02.06 Zurich, CH @ Abart Music
17.02.06 Essen, GER @ Turock
18.02.06 Elterein n/Aue, GER @ Hagalaz e.V.
19.02.06 Prague, CZ @ Abaton
20.02.06 Munich, GER @ Metropolis
21.02.06 Milano, ITA @ Transilvania Live
22.02.06 Rome, ITA @ Alpheus Club
23.02.06 Geneva, CH @ L'Usine
24.02.06 Trier, GER @ ExHaus
25.02.06 Osnabruck, GER @ Osnabruck
26.02.06 Hanau n/Frankfurt, GER @ Halle 2
27.02.06 Aarnhem, HOL @ Goudvishal
28.02.06 Rotterndam, HOL @ Baroeg
01.03.06 Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle

MQM NOTE TO PRESS: To set up press for European shows, please
contact: Gerrit.Mohr@...
For all other Press inquiries, please contact
betty@...

Other upcoming dates:

Canadian Music Week (CMW) Festival, Saturday, March 4 @ The Vatikan,
1032 Queen Street West, Toronto
more info to be posted at http://www.cmw.net

USA with EXODUS and IMMOLATION
April 27, 2006 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
April 28, 2006 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
April 29, 2006 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
April 30, 2006 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's

Australian Tour dates to be announced

Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy, drums)

Flo Mounier performs at The NAMM. Show Sunday, January 22, 2006 at
11:00 a.m..
Pearl Drums Exhibit, Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, CA.

Flo will not be competing in the WFD competition at NAMM.

Flo Mounier's Extreme Drumming 101 2 DVD Set Now Available

Flo Mounier is known around the world for his incomparable way of
playing extreme metal music. His drumming combines great chops with
blistering speed and technical brutality. Drummer of the Canadian
band CRYPTOPSY, Flo's style is an example to follow for the new
generation of drummers who wish to find out more on what the
discipline of extreme drumming is all about.

On disc 1, Flo discusses the basic elements fundamental in playing
extreme metal as well as showing exercises, routines and tips
facilitating speed, endurance and control. On disc 2, we see Flo in
action performing some over the top solos and extreme songs.

Order Flo Mounier's Extreme Drumming 101 2 DVD Set here:
http://www.flomounier.com/en_orders.html

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PENETRATOR'S video for the Adulteress, featuring Phil Naro (Lee
Aaron, Talas, Peter Criss), the lovely model/actress Sheri
Klawitter, and various friends is being completed. There's a few
special features being added to the DVD.
PENETRATOR have started to record their follow up CD to Penetrator
entitled Voo Doom. 14 new songs! Original drummer Simon Zanderzand
is recording the drum tracks on the new CD at his studio, The Sound
Lounge.

PENETRATOR will perform at METAL QUEEN MANAGEMENT'S CANADIAN MUSIC
WEEK (CMW) FESTIVAL SHOWCASE on March 4, 2006. Details to be posted
in January at http://www.cmw.net.

Penetrator Official Website: http://www.penetratorpower.com

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WARMACHINE (Nightmare Records, Escape Records)
http://www.warmachineonline.com

True Metal from Canada!
In late 2003 WARMACHINE entered the studio to record their debut
album, The Beginning Of The End. Co-produced by Murray Daigle
(Emerald Rain/Cauterize) and David Ellefson (Former MEGADETH
Bassist) and several guest appearances including David Ellefson,
Ralf Santolla (ICED EARTH), Harry Hess (HAREM SCAREM) and several
other great artists.

The CD is now available through Nightmare Records at
http://www.nightmarerecords.com/Catalog.ASP?WCI=DisplayProduct&WCE=%
2048298&WCU=liqykuHknqZBz96BGH3eBH0M4gEUAaQZ

Canadian release date is Friday, February 3, 2006 via Maple Music
distribution

WARMACHINE CD Release Party with guest Valkyrie's Cry
Friday, February 3, 2006
Bovine Sex Club
http://www.bovinesexclub.com/
542 Queen Street, Toronto
$5

European release by Escape Records. Date to be announced.

WARMACHINE will perform at METAL QUEEN MANAGEMENT'S CANADIAN MUSIC
WEEK (CMW) FESTIVAL SHOWCASE on March 4, 2006. Details to be posted
in January at http://www.cmw.net.

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IMAGIKA
http://www.imagikametal.com/



IMAGIKA entered Trident Studios in December to begin recording their
new CD My Bloodied Wings. On January 21, 2006, the band will head to
Sweden's Los Angered Recording Studio to mix with Andy La Rocque.
The CD is expected to be released in spring '06.

In other news IMAGIKA has signed on with The Headbanging Agency to
handle European bookings.

Devil's On Both Sides available at The End Records:
http://shopping.theendrecords.com/s.nl/category.33/it.A/id.10782/.f


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BURN TO BLACK
http://www.burntoblack.com

Inertia Entertainment presents SODOM, FINNTROLL and BURN TO BLACK on
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at The Opera House. Sponsored by Brave
Words & Bloody Knuckles

Wednesday, January 11, 2006
The Opera House
http://www.theoperahousetoronto.com/
735 Queen St. East, Toronto
Doors at 7:30. Burn To Black at 8 PM sharp
Tickets available at Ticketmaster ($25)
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10003AFA0C97FA37?
artistid=981442&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200

Burn To Black are in the studio for their yet "untitled" full-length
CD, a follow up to a great EP!

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REHAB FOR QUITTERS are revamping their website that will be
launched in early January 2006. http://www.rehabforquitters.com

News from Rehab For Quitters:

NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
The fourth addition to Rehab For Quitters is guitarist Jamie Jones,
formerly of King Minus and Merkury Burn. "It is a pleasure to have
Jaime play a big part in this project. He's already brought so much
to the table and we very much look forward to what the new year
brings with this recent lineup addition."

WHEN THE WILL THE CD BE OUT?
"This is a question we've been pondering ourselves for quite
sometime now. The EP will be mixed, mastered, pressed and ready for
your jukebox early 2006."


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